Adelaide Road, Walton On Thames, Surrey, KT12

Offering a wealth of charm, privacy and possibilities, this refined, double fronted period property sits on a plot of over half an acre within the exclusivity of a private, quiet and gated road. The mainline train station (Waterloo, London, 22 mins.) is approximately 0.3 miles away. Character brick fireplaces, wood panelled walls, and sweeping bay windows retain an immense measure of classical elegance in a spacious layout that’s ready to be transformed. Quintessential English country gardens stretch out to the front and rear, while an integral garage and large driveway provide ample off-road parking.

Description

Perfectly placed for prestigious private schooling, and within the peace and calm of a private, gated no-through road, this detached character residence nestles within the greenery of prodigious idyllic gardens and sits on over half an acre. It is approximately 0.3 miles from the mainline train station to London, Waterloo (22 mins.) Of historic interest is an original WWII bomb shelter and the possibilities it could offer, while those yearning to adapt and recreate a period home will instantly fall under the spell of its charm and original detailing.

Beneath the black beams and hung 'Sussex' tiles of an enchanting double fronted bay façade, a duo of decorative leaded porthole windows draws your attention to the inviting arch of a canopied doorway. Inside, the rich timber tones of solid oak panelled walls wrap-around a central entrance hall complementing an exposed beam and the herringbone pattern of an oak parquet floor with inlays. Transporting you back in time, this impressively sized space accommodates a piano, making it far more than merely a hallway.

Beautifully bathed in sunlight from magnificent bay windows, two reception rooms unfold before you with the focal point of exceptional Sussex fireplaces. Spacious and triple aspect, the sitting room looks out onto a wealth of greenery. Timber beams frame its harmonious feature fireplace, while a demi glazed door within the bay entices you to relax on a secluded patio. The notably large double aspect dining room echoes the charm and character with its own fireplace and sweep of bay windows, making it easy to imagine spending evenings entertaining friends or celebrating key moments in life.

A ground floor cloakroom sits discreetly back from the main entrance hall.

An additional office provides space to work from home and generates several possibilities, with proportions that lead into a larder area and a large triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room, and its own door to the patio. Another door takes you to the utility room, laundry room, a yard, large garage, and separate waste bin storage area. Whether you choose to open up the layout or simply refresh the design into a first-class contemporary fully fitted space, the excellent flow and size of these interconnecting spaces can clearly produce somewhere really special for everyday life.

Filled with light from a statuesque leaded window, the turning staircase invites you to explore a series of four bedrooms on the first floor, each with its own wash handbasin.

With leaded French doors opening to a curved balcony that lends an enviable retreat from a busy day, a considerable triple aspect principal bedroom sits peacefully to the rear with blissful views of the garden. Three additional bedrooms are all ideally sized for a growing family. A shower room and separate WC are ready to be updated to provide a deluxe finishing touch to this character home.

Outside

Ensconced within the leafy foliage and serenity of the capacious grounds, this Adelaide Road residence has an abundance of outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. A large lawn at the front hints at the privacy and proportions on offer, bordered to one side by majestic mature trees and clipped hedgerows. A broad driveway sweeps up to the house, combining with the integral garage to provide ample private off-road parking for several vehicles.

At the rear, the hugely fluid layout of the ground floor, connects with a delightfully secluded patio and is ideally sized for everything from a morning coffee and informal al fresco dining to parties. A second patio sits to the other side of the kitchen with a door to the yard area and garage. Separated by flower beds and tall shrubs, a mature apple and damson tree await to provide shade on a summer day. You’ll see a delineated second garden where a wide flowerbed gives over to a side lawn topped and tailed by a glass framed garden room, and a greenhouse that budding gardeners will adore.

Conjuring the essence of a quintessential, enchanting English country garden, these idyllic environs include an original World War II bomb shelter that further sparks your imagination and has an adjoining studio/workshop to enjoy.